Recent content by Cruzingoose

The best and most reliable Geese are fuel injected V1100 series of Basa, Stone, Jackal, EV and all the Sport series. Fairljy generic fi system without o2 or any feedback closed loop nonsense. Simple pushrod valve adjustment every 10k and oil changes as needed and you are done for the year. The...

Seems like 1997-2005 was a period of many engine failures due to "gelled oil". Most manufactures blamed the owners. Toyota and Dodge stand out but there were others.

Aww, cmon guys, SDak is not the icebox you think, so we have a few weeks of real cold. As far as the SAAB thing, If the SAAB enjoyed HDEO and 3K oil changes, it might still be alive today. And so might a lot of other vehicles. Extended oil changes save a few bux and Synth oil leads some to...

Yeah, I dont know much about Saab only that is is a very nice looking estate wagon and the price was right. B320i indicated that engine failure was caused by a comedy of bean counter and manufacturer errors. End result is you choose to follow manufacturer standards and hope they have intrtest in...

Dont use parking brake in freezing temps. To free the wheel a good sized hammer on the backing plate should knock it loose after a few wacks.

Sorry to dissapoint you. I am not trolling or banned from any list. I have a life and do NOT spend hours on the computer. I check email once a day, usually in the evening. Check a few lists for tidbits of usefull info and off to bed. So THHHHHHHTP to you all that wont accept a NOOB on the list...

OK,I've read this board for years, but now I have to speak up. I have TWO Prius's. A 2001 and a 2005. Both have been fed an exclusive diet of Rotella 15w40 since new. The 01 has 130k and the 05 just hit 200k. Mileage is in the low to mid 50s with each. Engines are as quiet as new and no repairs...